Don't miss out on this free opportunity to have your child's car seat checked by California Highway Patrol technicians.

February 15: Baby shark doo doo dat do! Bring your little ones to this free, fun, and interactive experience centered around the hottest kid's hit of the decade! Enjoy special deals throughout the shopping center after the event is over.

February 15: As one of the largest annual free community events in Long Beach California, #MardiGrasLB invites you to join thousands of cheering revelers as Shoreline Village hosts an afternoon of live music, bead throws, a parade, novelty acts and more.

February 15: Experience the energy of New Orleans here in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom for the Arts Center's free Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy live music and more, all ages welcome!

February 16: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an evening of fun and tradition for the entire family.

February 17: Enjoy a free robotics class and parent orientation to help give families a taste of how STEM can be engaging and fun!

February 21-23: Discover opportunities for the L.A. disability community with ability-enhancing products and services, play adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and more.

February 21: Learn the ins-and-outs of how to keep your little ones safe. Instructed by certified safety technicians, parents will learn all about California's child passenger safety seat regulations and more.

February 22 - 23: "LA's favorite Mardi Gras Celebration" features Cajun and Zydeco bands galore, down home Southern cookin', the Mutti Gras Pet Parade, bead throwing and more.  

February 22: Celebrate the grand opening of this new art studio! Learn more about Kidcreate, see what kind of projects they make, and register for your favorite classes before they fill up. You can also grab 50% off coupons, sign up to win free stuff, make a craft, play with some clay and draw on their mural wall.

February 22: Using the art form of zines and collage, join Able ARTS Work—a nonprofit offering opportunities in the creative arts for people of all abilities—to make a statement about someone or something you feel strongly about and would like to share with worlds beyond.

February 1: Get your pre-teen ready for the road with this free workshop which will help you and your child navigate the licensing and driving experience. Register by February 24.

February 29: Welcome spring into your home with hand-made crafts, new beauty products and much more. This event is free to attend, proceeds made by vendors will help benefit local homeless populations.

February 29: Celebrate the 6th-annual Bob Baker Day with a day-long celebration of imagination through puppetry, crafts, games, exhibits, and educational booths from local arts and community organizations. 

March 7: Celebrate and plant trees this Arbor Day! Help plant over 300 new trees then enjoy a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities at this free Arbor Day Celebration.

March 7: Join the Chinese American Museum for the 19th Annual Los Angeles Lantern Festival. Their free signature event culminates the Lunar New Year festivities with engaging community booths, museum tours, live entertainment, music, and arts & crafts.

March 8: Join the 46th annual Festival of the Kite, one of the longest-running kite festivals in Southern California. This free all-ages event is open to the public and prizes are awarded for the best hand-made kite, highest-flying kite, and more.

March 8: At this exclusive event for people with disabilities and their families, experience a tranquil evening where guests can explore the exhibits and enjoy the nighttime lighting of the Aquarium.

March 17: Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with authentic Irish food, green beer and live music!

March 21: In honor of International Women’s Month, meet inspiring female creators and discover your own DIY spirit at Rock, Paper, Scissors: ¡DAMAS!

April 26: Express your thoughts about a work of art, music, dance, or literature through the creation of an eight-page zine.

August 29: Cruise into Automobile Driving Museum for cool cars, cool music, and a good time! The cruise-in is open to classic, vintage, hot rods, muscle, and custom cars.

September 26: Enjoy vibrant chalk art by local artists and live music taking place in front of Macy's near Restaurant Row! The first 300 children to attend will receive giveaways that include a box of chalk.

OCTOBER 1-4: Shop thousands of handcrafted items, Halloween decorations, costumes, antiques, collectibles, treats, and more from over 150 vendors.

October 2-5: Drive-thru the worlds of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas", "Hocus Pocus", "Ghostbusters" and other spooktacular surprises filled with games, performances, and prizes!

OCTOBER 12-30: Stop by to see more than a dozen unique and exciting scarecrows handmade by local Mission Viejo businesses and organizations. The public will be able to vote for their favorite scarecrows.

OCTOBER 17: Monsters have gotten loose and are playing in Fountain Valley parks! Bring your families and participate by following riddles that will lead you to five neighborhood parks.

OCTOBER 23-29: Dress up in your costume and bring a decorated pumpkin to turn the City Hall front lawn into a pumpkin patch. Escape the maze, grab a take-home craft, and take a spooktacular family picture in the photobooth.

OCTOBER 24: Drive through a maze of unique Halloween-themed displays. Each family will receive a pumpkin and a treat bag for each child. Pre-registration required.

OCTOBER 24: Shop from local makers, enjoy live music, good food, tricko-or-treat stations, Halloween backdrops, and a special visit from Jack and Sally!

OCTOBER 25-31: The STEM Spooktacular is a week-long virtual event wherein students complete a Halloween-themed project. S.Y.STEM Coalition’s STEM professionals have developed sample activities, but you can participate with any project you'd like!

OCTOBER 26-31: Join OC Parks for a frightfully fun week of virtual Halloween offerings happening on social media.

OCTOBER 27: Meet your favorite Movie Cars, eat from your favorite Food Trucks, and enjoy a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event! Confirmed movie vehicles include Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, Herbie, Lightning McQueen, Pizza Planet Truck, KITT from Knight Rider, and more.

OCTOBER 29: Come dressed in your Halloween costume as you trick-or-treat through the city. Visit all the stops on the map to collect a variety of Halloween goodies and treats.

OCTOBER 30: Attendees can drive through the line of Tricks and Treats, for easy treats in trunks. Enjoy decorated tents, see live, local artist activations, and cultural music performances.

OCTOBER 30: Join the City of Cypress for a drive through their very own Halloween Town! Have a frightfully good time looking at Halloween décor and take home Halloween-in-a-Bag filled with crafts, candy, and more while supplies last. Costumes encouraged!

OCTOBER 31: Discover the eerier side of The Huntington in a virtual event where curators and botanists share rarely seen objects and otherworldly stories from deep inside the collections. Enter a mysterious world of ghoulish characters, bizarre plants, and devilish elixirs and treats you can make at home.